Federal prosecutors in Detroit have charged a 26-year-old Dearborn man after an FBI investigation linked him to tens of thousands of files believed to be connected to the online sexual exploitation of children.
Authorities unsealed a federal complaint and arrest warrant for Audy Mugally Al-Saidi, who faces allegations of receipt, distribution, and possession of child pornography.
Investigators said Al-Saidi was associated with approximately 35,002 potentially downloadable files identified as being of investigative interest.
The case is part of an investigation conducted by the FBI’s Innocent Images National Initiative, a program within the agency’s Violent Crimes Against Children Unit that focuses on crimes involving the online exploitation of minors.
According to court records, the investigation began in February 2026.
On Feb. 18, 2026, an FBI agent used an undercover computer to access a BitTorrent peer-to-peer file-sharing network.
These systems allow users to exchange files directly, often without identifying information visible to others on the network.
While monitoring activity on the platform, the agent identified a device tied to an IP address that contained approximately 35,002 potentially downloadable files.
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